1. Referral - As an entreprenuer you likely have friends and know people in the same industry as you who have hired virtual assistants to help them with their business.  Getting a referral is a great way to find someone you know is trustworthy and reliable.

2. Search Engines – If you are looking for a virtual assistant with a specific skill then doing a google search will likely turn up a few sites that will be just right for your needs.

3. VANetworking.com – This is a huge forum that has over 6,000 members, most of them virtual assistants.  Go to the main page and submit a RFP (Request for Proposal) and you will likely get a few great responses in a very short time.

4. Guru.com or Elance.com – Freelancing sites are another way to find a virtual assistant.  Going to these types of sites you’ll likely have to register so that you can post your request for help.

5. EzineArticles.com – This may not seem like the most likely place to look but if you visit a well respected article directory like EzineArticles.com and then do a search for the topic you need help in + virtual assistant you will likely find some great articles.  This way you can really get a good feel for the knowledge and skills a virtual assistant has before contacting them.

6. Shelancers – This is a great place to go to find female freelancers. You’ll find a lot of virtual assistants who are internet savvy, know how to create blogs and maybe even an affiliate manager or two. This is a great site and you can also submit a request for proposal here as well.

Finding the right virtual assistant may take some time and effort on your part but you’ll find it to be well worth it when you have a invaluable team member who can help you move your businesses farther and faster than ever before!

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